Scenes from the 2013 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

Stars attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Jan. 5, kicking off the award show season. Honorees included the cast of “Argo” (pictured) for ensemble performance. The award was presented by former CIA agent Tony Mendez, who was portrayed by Affleck in the film.

Pictured: “Argo" cast members Alan Arkin, Ben Affleck, and Bryan Cranston, with Mendez, second from right.
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Naomi Watts accepted the Desert Palm Achievement Award for an actress onstage during awards gala.
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